Botany I (OŠ13BOT1)

Acronym
OŠ13BOT1
Status
mandatory
Semester
1
Number of classes
3L + 3E
ECTS
6.0
Study programme
Forestry
Module
Type of study
Bachelor academic studies
Lecturer/Associate (practicals)
Prerequisite / Form of prerequisites

There is no prerequisite.

Form of prerequisites:

There are no form of prerequisities.

Learning objectives

Introducing students to the structure of plant cells (cytology), plant tissues (histology), anatomy and morphology of vegetative and generative organs (organography) and types of reproduction of plants. Training students for independent work with a microscope and preparation of microscopic slides.

Learning outcomes

The acquired knowledge in the Botany I includes an understanding of the basic structure and functions of plants. Students gain a base for a clear understanding of general role of plants in forest ecosystems.

Course contents

Introduction to botany. Cytology. Plant cell-structure and chemical composition. Microscopy, microscopic preparations. Cellular organelles- structure and role. Cell wall and membranes. Histology. Division of plant tissues. Meristemic tissues. Permanent tissue systems. The structure and role of permanent tissues. Organography - the structure of vegetative plant organs. Shoot and root- structure, function and metamorphosis. Leaf-categories of leaves, structure, function and metamorphoses of the leaf. Reproduction of plants. Types of reproduction. Flower and inflorescences. Pollination and fertilization. Fruit and seed.

Literature
  1. 1. Šumatić, N., Topalić-Trivunović, Lj. (2012): Botany. Faculty of Forestry, Banja Luka.

Evaluation and grading

The exam is in form of writing exam and orally exam. Colloquiums and tests are organized during the semester. The final exam is taken practically (exercises) and orally (lectures).

Teaching Methods

Lectures, laboratory exercises, consultations.

Specific remarks:

None.